Overview

• Bumrah quote‑tweeted Mohammad Kaif’s post with "Inaccurate before inaccurate again," rejecting suggestions he avoids death overs to protect himself.
• Kaif had argued on X that under Suryakumar Yadav Bumrah bowled three early overs to stay warmed up, warning the pattern could hurt India at the next T20 World Cup.
• Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said Bumrah is fit, and the pacer has been named in India’s two-Test home squad against West Indies starting October 2 in Ahmedabad.
• India have leaned on a spin‑heavy plan with Bumrah mostly in the powerplay and alternatives like Shivam Dube and Kuldeep Yadav finishing overs, a formula that has taken them unbeaten into the Asia Cup final.
• Bumrah’s Asia Cup returns stand at five wickets in four matches, including an expensive Super 4 outing against Pakistan, and reports indicate he could be rested for the inconsequential Sri Lanka game before the final.